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Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. We deliver end‑to‑end solutions that result in revolutionary work.
Overview
We’re looking for a Creative Director with words in their DNA—someone who’s not just led teams, but who has the kind of work in their book that makes other creatives jealous they didn’t think of it first. This isn’t a role for idea dabblers. We want a proven maker who has cracked big brand briefs, sold in bold platforms, and delivered work that’s lived in culture—not just in decks.
Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire a team with envy‑worthy creative ideas that move business.
- Bring big‑brand thinking to everything from quick‑turn activations to long‑term platforms.
- Mentor rising creatives, while keeping your own hands in the work.
- Collaborate with the 360 team to ensure ideas thrive in every channel.
Qualifications
- A copywriter’s background, with a career built on concepting, storytelling, and shaping unforgettable campaigns.
- Award‑winning work.
- Experience leading creative across major brands with national or global reach.
- Hunger to keep making work that breaks through and gets talked about.
- QSR or food service experience is a plus but not required—if you’ve driven cultural conversation in other categories, we’re listening.
Why This Role
You’ll get to work on big brands that need ideas that spark headlines, conversations, and envy across the industry.
Benefits
- Passionate, driven people – We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
- Consciously cultivated culture – We aim to embody behaviors that build an inclusive community, bringing positivity and active listening into the workplace.
- Competitive benefits – Full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) plus generous 401(k) match (100% dollar‑for‑dollar up to 5% of salary) and a variety of paid time off.
- Growth‑minded opportunities – Real‑time feedback, growth‑oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP.
- Hybrid approach – Teams in the office an average of four days a week; if you require accommodations or flexibility, discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
Equal Opportunity & Diversity
VML is an equal‑opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or other protected group status. We focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity in all hiring.
Compensation
Base salary range for this position: $100,000—$230,000 USD. Individual compensation varies based on job‑related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.
WPP benefits can be reviewed at the WPP Benefits portal.